Working from home has its fair shares of advantages, perks and downsides. For one, not having to brave the daily traffic is such a cool lifestyle change! But on the flip side, working from home can put you in a state of style rut.
It is a little too easy to fall for that state of nonchalance and disregard for one’s grooming when one is working from home. After all, it is easy to get off track and lose your focus when your own couch is just around the corner, and your cozy bed is just a few feet away, calling your name to procrastinate a little!
But then, there is magic in dressing up and glamming up. There’s something about powerdressing that makes you instantly fired up and ready to take on your day! So, let’s use the power of fashion to snap up your lady boss energy on a daily, shall we?
One of the first things that you need to establish as you go along your WFH journey is your new structure. Dressing up as if you are reporting at your office even if you are working from your couch can change the way you run your day and do your job. This can help you adjust to your new working environment, especially now that remote working might stay for the long haul.
Wearing comfortable but smart-looking ensembles can start the tone of your work day. Studies show that dressing up can help you transition from house mode to work mode in a fly. It can also give you an extra boost of confidence and feeling of productivity that will see you through the day.
Here are some style tricks that can fire up your girl boss energy, even when you’re working from home:
1. OVERSIZE IT
An oversized button down polo or blouse can give you three things: a feeling of comfort, a sense of functionality and a look of bankability. With its carefree silhouette, you can feel the advantage and comfort of being at home. Its ingenuity can make you move around and work at your pace. And its overall look and design can make you look professional and in control, giving off that impression that you are still taking your tasks seriously even if you are working from home, and that you are ready to focus on your goals for that day. Here are some oversized style ideas you may get inspiration from:
This oversized Linen Tunic from Ralph Lauren looks so chic and professional, yet feels homey.
This Relaxed Fit Cotton Shirt from Ralph Lauren is feminine and cute, yet exudes lady boss vibe. Match it with a sophisticated pair of shorts, and you’re dressed casual smart. This one is in Amalfi Red color, but it also comes in Deep Sea Foam and Blue Lagoon hues. You may shop these from the Ralph Lauren website, or its Zalora store here.
This striped button-up shirt from Filipino-founded clothing brand Twenteen looks dignified, yet so comfy. You may shop this from Twenteen’s webstore on Zalora.
This oversized top from Verve with funnel turtle neck details can make you look effortlessly sleek without having to feel too-dressed up.
2. LOOK EMBELLISHED
It is amazing how an extra-embellished piece is all you need to feel like you can rule the day and finish your to-do list. It is a pretty suave style trick actually. Don a dress or jumpsuit with a little more elaborate details on the upper part, and you can look like your outfit is well-planned and thought-out , when in reality, all you did was casually slip it on.
This Two Toned Lace & Knits Shortsleeves Sweetheart Culotte Jumpsuit from Twenteen looks so extra on the top part, making you look extra-stunning on your Zoom meetings.
If you’re going for a little fresher look, this Two Toned Lace & Knits Strapless Sweetheart Culotte Jumpsuit from Twenteen looks fab, too. And its lace details add a feminine vibe. Pair it with a blazer if the conference call is a little more formal than usual.
3. FAKE THE ADRENALINE WITH ATHLEISURE
Admit it, there’s something about your gym clothes that makes you feel like you can conquer the world! And you know what? You can totally use that trick to transition that energy into your daily work routine at home. This Women’s Nike Icon Clash Jacket from Nike is elegant yet functional. Its mesh details are so stunning, while its world-class sporty craftsmanship can make you feel like you can accomplish anything, while looking lovely. Pair it with your trusty gym or yoga leggings, and you can actually slip in a quick 20-minute workout on your breaks, before you can take on another task. And the cooler part? It also looks so professional and stylish for your daily conference calls.
If your work day requires simpler tasks and there’s no scheduled video meetings, you may want it more casual and comfier. This Women’s Nike Yoga Tank Top is perfect for your typical to-do’s like emailing or updating files. Pair it with that jacket above if you have a sudden video call. And on down time, channel your outfit’s adrenaline into a quick set of sit-ups and leg-ups. After all, you’re at your home! Build this habit and you have yourself a truly awesome trick to feel like you are your own lady boss for the day. Because not only do you accomplish work goals efficiently and in style, but you also get to do some extra work for your health and well-being. You may shop these sporty girl boss style pieces on Nike’s Zalora Store
Who says you cannot use fashion to trick yourself into being more productive, firing up that lady boss energy you have from within?